Physician Assistants pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for physician assistants is $63.96 an hour ($133,040 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Nebraska ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.87 | $103,720 |
| 25% of workers | $54.24 | $112,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.96 | $133,040 |
| 75% of workers | $70.57 | $146,790 |
| 90% of workers | $79.59 | $165,540 |
Physician Assistants pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | $141,590 | 40 |
| Omaha | $134,130 | 720 |
| Lincoln | $128,050 | 290 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,730 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,130 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $221,360 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,590 |
| Pharmacists | $139,330 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,090 |
| Occupational Therapists | $93,740 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $84,350 |
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